Applying for a position
If you wish to apply for a position, please send your application form and CV to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk.
For general vacancy enquiries, please contact Claire Mansfield, Resourcing Officer, by email.
Working in Support Services at Benenden Hospital
The Management and support teams at Benenden Hospital all play a part in helping the hospital run smoothly and efficiently.
Our Reception and Patient Administration positions communicate with our patients and visitors working closely with the clinical teams. Our Porters, Estates team, Catering staff and Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the hospital and grounds and providing services to our patients and visitors.
Our Decontamination Services team is responsible for the decontamination of reusable medical devices received into, used by and sent out from the hospital.
And our back-office departments of Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Governance, and IT all contribute to the running of an exceptional hospital service.
We pride ourselves on supporting each other and this makes Benenden Hospital a great place to work.
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I'm currently in the Reservations team lead role, which has been quite a nice natural progression from where I started at the hospital. I actually came back from maternity leave and the opportunity came up and it was too good to miss, so I went for that, and I was well supported by my manager in doing so.
I think one of the things I like most about my role is making the difference to the patients, encouraging the team to be part of that journey for the patient as well and the fact that by helping others we will help each other as well. We're really lucky at Benenden Hospital, obviously our affiliation with Benenden Health means that we do have our Benenden Health membership. We also have access to Vita Health to support us through any mental health issues, so we're well supported here at Benenden Hospital.
I would definitely recommend Benenden Hospital as a place to work; we're so lucky to be surrounded by the beautiful countryside here and it really has a family feel to it.
Current management and support vacancies
Housekeeping Assistant
£12.60 per hour
Permanent contract, Part time (18.75hours)
We are currently recruiting to add to our friendly, dedicated Housekeeping team, on a full time, fixed term contract. Our Housekeepers ensure that our hospital is a clean and pleasant environment for our patients and visitors. We're proud of our low infection rate and our housekeeping team play a large part in maintaining this.
Our housekeeping team implement high standards of housekeeping and customer service for our patients and visitors and are professional, friendly, and caring. They enjoy working as part of a team and work collaboratively with all departments ensuring patient areas are available whilst being sensitive to patient needs.
We are currently recruiting for a part time role shift pattern as follows
Week 1
Tuesday - 7.30-3.30
Thursday - 7.30-3.30
Week 2
Tuesday - 7.30-3.30
Thursday - 7.30-3.30
Saturday - 7.30-3.30
Porter
£24,570 Full time equivalent (£12.60 per hour)
Permanent Contract, Part time (22.5 hours)
We are currently recruiting for a hospital porter to join our friendly team. As a porter you will be responsible for implementing high standards of care and customer service for patients, visitors and staff working across all departments of the hospital. The position is part time working three days a week (22.5 hours) and involves varied shifts of 7.30- 15.30, 9.30-17.30 or 12.00-20.00 across a 7-day period.
Our Portering team are essential to the smooth running of the hospital and are involved with transportation of patients, goods, post and waste around the hospital.
If you have high standards, like a varied position and have a flexible approach to your work this could be an ideal role for you. You will need to maintain a professional image, always demonstrate good customer service, and have the ability to work quickly but calmly in the assistance of hospital emergencies.
Buyer
£27,104 per annum
Permanent Contract, Full time
Are you the kind of person who always finds the best value for your money? Whether it’s for groceries, gadgets, or household bills? Ready to turn that smart shopping mindset into a meaningful career?
We’re looking for a motivated Buyer to join our friendly and supportive procurement team of seven at Benenden Hospital. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Procurement, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our hospital runs smoothly by sourcing goods and services that balance the best quality and best value for money. Your work will directly contribute to delivering excellent patient care by making sure the right products and services are always available when needed.
You’ll be assisting the end-to-end procurement process, working closely with internal departments to deliver best value across the hospital. This role is ideal for someone in the early stages of their procurement or purchasing career, with commercial awareness and a desire to grow. If you're organised, proactive, and open to learning, we’ll support you every step of the way - including working towards a CIPS professional qualification funded by Benenden Hospital.